Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

If I checked my boyfriends email without his his permission what legal charges could I possible face and who could press charges


Asked on 11/07/11, 4:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

The guilty flee where no one pursueth. If he's still your boyfriend, 'fess up and ask forgiveness.

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Answered on 11/07/11, 4:29 pm
Daniel Martin Law Office of Daniel K Martin

It is important to remember that civilians do not press charges. They report crimes to law enforcement and law enforcement forwards reports to prosecutors when they believe a crime has occurred. The District Attorney, or his designated agent files charges with the court. At no time in the process does a civilian get to have a person charged with a crime.

With this being said, if a victim or witness is uncooperative the prosecutor is less likely to aggressively prosecute a person.

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Answered on 11/07/11, 5:08 pm


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